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Pentax *istDS
5.6 out of 10

Pentax *istDS

The *ist DS is one of the smallest and lightest digital SLR came Read more

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Overall 10
10

s\Still the best 6 MP camera for basic still photography. (No Video)

3shoper, Ebay
6 April 2013
  • Summary: I had a Pentax 1st DS as my first DSLR and I loved it. It is MUCH better built and had a significantly brighter finder than the competition.
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Overall 6
6.0

Decent camera, but there are better alternatives these days

gkolesnik, Ebay
25 March 2012
  • Summary: It's a decent beginner's DSLR, lightweight, good image quality when shooting RAW (JPEG looks a bit over-processed).
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Overall 2
2.0

Pentax *ist DS Digital Camera with Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Digital SLR Lens (6.1MP, 3008x2008)

mrbmarco, pcworld.com
21 January 2012
  • Conclusion: Last March I bought the ist ds kit on line from J&R. I bought it from them because I have bought electronics from them for over 20 years.
  • Pros: Forgot
  • Cons: The Worst Customer Sevice EVER
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Overall 10
10

Pentax *ist DS Digital Camera with Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Digital SLR Lens (6.1MP, 3008x2008)

hero1117, pcworld.com
21 January 2012
  • Conclusion: excellent Production Value. Backward compataible to my old Glass. Great Veiw. Overall Excellent Camera. Fun to use Great Customer Support. good solid feel.
  • Pros: Size, Price, Picture, Ease of use
  • Cons: Would have liked an ISO of 100, Jpeg + Raw Feature
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Overall 10
10

Pentax *ist DS Digital Camera with Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Digital SLR Lens (6.1MP, 3008x2008)

fredigolo, pcworld.com
21 January 2012
  • Conclusion: Easy to use camera for those upgrading from point-and-shoot (specially if you have a point-and-shoot Pentax, as many buttons and options are the same).
  • Pros: use of SD memory and 4xAA batteries, allows the use of old Pentax lenses (even manual lenses from the 70's). Great sensitivity to low-light situations (up to ISO 3200)
  • Cons: Some functions are a bit difficult to use. Quite Grainy images on ISO 1600 and 3200)
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Overall 2
2.0

Pentax *ist DS Digital Camera with Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Digital SLR Lens (6.1MP, 3008x2008)

aslatter, pcworld.com
21 January 2012
  • Conclusion: I bought this camera partly on the basis of the reviews posted here but also on my past experience with Pentax products.On a recent trip to Singapore I bought an *ist DL
  • Pros: Don't know. Have not been able to use camera.
  • Cons: Needed repair within 24 hours of purchase. Warranty not honored by Pentax.
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Overall 10
10

Pentax *ist DS Digital Camera with Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Digital SLR Lens (6.1MP, 3008x2008)

hyattdk, pcworld.com
21 January 2012
  • Conclusion: This is a great digital slr. All of my old lenses fit and work wonderfully with the Ds. I am still playing with the camera to see what all it can do and am still amazed...
  • Pros: The autofocusing is great. It produces beautiful photos. There are lots of perks with this camera.
  • Cons: The only thing I don't like is how you have to push two buttons to see an enlarged version of your photo.
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Overall 10
10

Pentax ist DS

winkalman, pcworld.com
21 January 2012
  • Conclusion: This is a great student camera! I bought mine while taking a photography class at the local community college and it's been great.
  • Pros: Backwards compatibility with all K mount and screw mount manual lenses as well as older TTL flashes; Best in class viewfinder; Superb build quality and ergonomics for ...
  • Cons: Limited selection of pro grade long telephoto lenses; some of the competition has marginally faster AF and deeper buffer
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Overall 10
10

A very good camera. Awesome value for the money and well worth purchasing!

ronsnow1959, Ebay
4 November 2011
  • Summary: I bought this camera for my son, a buddying professional photographer. This camera is a step-down from a Pentax my wife uses in her work and one my son fell in love with.
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Overall 10
10

GREAT & AFFORDABLE FULL SIZE DIGITAL CAMERA

JOE V, Amazon
17 September 2011
  • Summary: I HAVE A PENTAX ME-SUPER CAMERA AND SOME GREAT LENSES (WIDE ANGLE-TELEPHOTO-PORTRAIT) THAT I BOUGHT IN THE 80'S AND HAVE BEEN USING THIS 35MM FILM CAMERA FOR MANY, MANY
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